SafeHouse Rehab Thailand
SafeHouse Rehab Thailand
What Do We Fear Most?
What Do We Fear Most?
What Do We Fear Most?
Friday 8th October 2021
Sarah's journey through her son's addiction reveals the fear, resilience, and hope that come with modern recovery methods. Listen to her story now.
10 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Facing Fear: Sarah's Journey Through Her Son's Addiction
While we watch our loved ones struggle with addiction, we are overwhelmed by a sense of desperation. We feel a dwindling sense of hope that everything will be all right.
Imagine discovering that your once lively and outgoing child is now withdrawn and struggling with a powerful addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'Busting Addiction and Its Myths', Sarah opens up about her personal battle with her son's addiction. She shares the emotional rollercoaster that no family is truly immune from. Sarah's story begins with subtle changes in her son's behavior, which eventually lead to the devastating discovery of his addiction.
The fear and shame that followed were overwhelming, affecting the entire family day and night. This episode dives deep into the all-consuming nature of fear that grips families dealing with addiction, and how it can paralyze them from seeking help. But Sarah's journey is also one of hope and resilience. She talks about the turning point when her family admitted their powerlessness over the addiction, opening the door to recovery.
They embraced a modern approach to treatment, which included advanced techniques and robust aftercare programs. Al-Anon played a crucial role in their healing, helping them focus on their own spiritual growth and detach from the addiction while still offering love and support. Sarah's family learned to stop enabling their son and instead provided him with the hope that comes from joining a supportive community. Today, they are happier and have found peace by letting their higher power take control.
This episode is a raw and honest look at the impact of addiction on families, but it also shines a light on the possibility of recovery and finding joy again.